Everyone with Good Taste Is Wearing These 7 Fall Outfit Formulas

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Let’s be honest — “good taste” has never been about having a walk-in closet full of designer clothes. It’s about how you put things together. The women with real style instincts could make an outfit from Marshalls or Ross look like it came straight off a Net-a-Porter rack. It’s not about labels — it’s about the eye.

This fall, those women are easy to spot. They’re not chasing micro-trends or letting TikTok dictate their closets. They’re remixing their wardrobes with outfit formulas that just… work. The kind of looks that whisper I woke up like this but also yes, I thought this through while sipping my coffee.

And this season, it’s all in the details: tailored wool coats in coffee-brown hues, buttery leather jackets layered over denim maxis, slouchy knits tucked into tailored trousers. There’s a return to wearable elegance — soft silhouettes, unfussy layering, pieces that move the way real life does.

After scrolling through street style from New York to Milan (and, okay, a few very stylish Nordstrom runs), one thing’s clear: the women with good taste are all pulling from the same playbook.

Here are the seven fall outfit combinations quietly taking over closets everywhere — simple, elevated, and impossible to get wrong.

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1. The Oversized Blazer + Relaxed Denim Formula

It’s the “she’s got plans” outfit that works from 9 a.m. meetings to 9 p.m. martinis.

Think: a structured blazer, perfectly slouchy jeans, and sharp accessories. Whether you go with a crewneck tee or a silky cami underneath, the contrast of tailored and relaxed makes this combo feel effortless — not corporate.

The Icon Suiting Wrap Blazer Dress

Open Edit

$99.50

Lace Trim Satin Tank

Open Edit

$59.50

Good Relaxed Barrel Jeans

Good American

$159.00

2. The Monochrome Knit Set Moment

If fall had a uniform, this would be it. Matching knits — whether in rich chocolate, oat, or charcoal always look luxe. The trick? Keep the silhouette loose but intentional. Add sneakers for errands or boots and gold hoops for brunch. You’ll look like you actually planned your outfit (even if you didn’t).

Amazon

2 Piece Set

$45.99

3. The Trench + Trouser Combo

The women with good taste aren’t freezing for fashion. They’re layering trench coats over tailored trousers with polished flats or ankle boots. It’s that understated, city-walk energy the kind that makes you feel like you could narrate your own movie on the way to work.

Amazon

Cropped Wool Coat

$45.98

Laura Pleated Wide Leg Pants

MANGO

$99.99

Amazon

Chunky Low Heel Ankle Boots

$55.99

4. The Sweater Set Combo

Equal parts cozy and composed, this combo is quietly dominating office-to-dinner wardrobes. Think ribbed fabrics, midi lengths, and boots that mean business. Add a trench coat or leather jacket, and you’ve got a one-and-done outfit that gives main character energy.

Amazon

Sweater Skirt Set

$45.99

Leather Shirt Jacket

Nordstrom

$329.00

5. The Leather Jacket + Maxi Dress Formula

Because soft and structured is always a winning combo. Pair a flowy printed dress with a moto jacket and boots, and suddenly your old summer dresses feel fall-ready again. Bonus: add tights and a chunky scarf once the temps drop — this outfit evolves all season.

Faux Leather Jacket

MANGO

$139.99

Malletti Long Sleeve Rib Maxi Sweater Dress

Princess Polly

$85.00

6. The Oversized Button-Down + Tailored Jeans

This one’s for the transitional weather purists. A crisp white shirt, longer-line shorts, and loafers give preppy fall energy that still works when it’s too warm for full trousers. Add a lightweight blazer, and you’ll look like you just stepped out of a coffee-table book.

Oversize Double Breasted Peacoat

Avec Les Filles

$158.00

Pixie Le Slim Palazzo High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

FRAME

$268.00

7. The All-Neutral Capsule Look

There’s something about tonal dressing that always reads “good taste.” Layer shades of beige, brown, cream, and gray, then add a textural bag or pointed-toe shoe. The key here is depth — mix knits, wool, and satin for dimension. Quiet luxury, but make it cozy.

Brooklyn 28 Shoulder Bag

COACH

$295.00

Mavey Pointed Toe Bootie (Women)

Marc Fisher LTD
$219